Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: Environment and Natural Resources

Question:

Which of the following Summits produced conventions that recommended a list of development practices under 'Agenda 21'?

Options:

Kyoto Summit

Stockholm Summit

Agra Summit

Rio Summit

Correct Answer:

Rio Summit

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → Rio Summit

  • The Rio Earth Summit (1992), also called the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

  • It produced key documents, including Agenda 21, a comprehensive action plan recommending sustainable development practices for the 21st century.

  • Kyoto Summit (1997) → Focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions (Kyoto Protocol).

  • Stockholm Summit (1972) → First UN Conference on the Human Environment, leading to global environmental awareness.

  • Agra Summit → Bilateral meeting between India and Pakistan, not related to environmental issues.